John Archie Wright, III

John Archie Wright, III, age 65 of Madison, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. John was born on August 21, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, to John Archie Wright, Jr. and Lois “Pinkie” Cochran Pace. He was the oldest of four children. John lived in Tennessee and Mississippi throughout his life, graduating from Pearl High School in 1975. John always recounted fond memories of childhood in Nashville and running track as “Johnny Wrong” at Pearl.

John attended Mississippi State University following high school but chose to enter the workforce before graduating. John found his passion in a chemical sales career and always prided himself in the fact that he was self-educated and self-made, with the support of many valuable mentors. John was an entrepreneur and at the time of his death was co-owner of American Chemical, a thriving industrial chemical company he started after many years in the industry. He was proud to share the career with his son, John, who has followed in his footsteps.

John was a unique person with a big personality. The stories about him abound. Those who loved him are left with too many memories to count. Without a doubt, John is keeping things lively in Heaven.

John is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 40 years, Joyce Marie Webb Wright, his daughter Ashley Wright Gunn (Paul) and son John Archie Wright, IV (Mary Katherine). His newest pride and joy was his first grandchild, Hugh Gunn. He leaves behind his siblings, Quinn Wright (Lee), Jodi Bomar (Robert), Bret Wright (Alex), sister-in-law Janet Danks, his nieces and nephews, along with many family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 11:30am, at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland, with visitation from 10:30-11:30am. The family extends their gratitude to St. Dominic’s Hospital which cared for John during his battle with cancer.